All posts tagged Direct access
Direct Access: Mind the Gap
Julie Rosse tries to fill in the missing spaces If you’re like me and have frequently travelled on the London Underground system you’ll instantly recognise the ‘mind the gap’ recorded message that’s played at most underground stations across the network …
Gossip, girls?
Trying to second guess what direct access means? Head of standards at the GDC, Janet Collins, gives us the lowdown As I’m sure most of you are now aware,
The ‘kitchen bin’ syndrome
If you plan ahead to keep it fresh and sexy in 2013, then those major changes are in the bag! The new year is renowned for being the time
In the pink! DH&T Awards success
The inaugural Dental Hygiene & Therapy awards took place last Friday (14 December) and were hailed a resounding success. The stunning Vinopolis in central London played host to the
Get your patients to have their say!
Hygienist and practice owner Christina Chatfield explains why you too should be getting your patients to respond to the GDC consultation on direct access... The General Dental Council has
30 seconds with Julie Rosse
We catch up with the BSDHT’s new president Who has inspired you most in your career? A friend of mine, Jennifer Cowlam, is a dental therapist at the Charles Clifford
Tooth whitening and you
Here, Dental Protection provides answers to some commonly asked questions about dento-legal issues connected with tooth whitening and DH&Ts The law relating to tooth whitening will change on 31
Down in the mouth
I look at social media sites and see almost desperate pleas from colleagues who cannot find work, says hygienist Shaun Howe... 'Turn that frown upside down' is often said
Direct access survey – they need you!
A group of dental hygienists are hoping to present a research poster on direct access at the International Federation of Dental Hygiene conference in South Africa next year.
Influence the future of dental regulation
Head of Standards at the General Dental Council, Janet Collins, explains why it’s important we all have our say on two key consultations. At the moment, patients must be




















